Irish Trainer Sends Two Horses To Perth On Thursday

On Thursday Irish trainer Gordon Elliott sends just two runners over to England for the second day of Perth's finale meeting and when sending his runners across the Irish Sea he has seen huge success, which is why it is worth taking notice of.

The experienced trainer has a strike rate of 22% when bringing his horses over to England from Ireland landing 522 winners from his 2402 runners.

Another strong think to notice with the handlers horses today is that highly thought of claiming rider Jordan Gainford has also made the trip across the Scotland to ride both his horses, which looks a big statement.

Perth 14:40

O Connell Street

Jordan Gainford

Gordon Elliott

Age: 7

Weight: 11-10

OR: 115

Days: 74

The first horse of Elliott's runners is the seven year old O Connell Street who holds some of the leading form in the race having been seen three times during the summer and performing to a high standard.

Making the trip to Hexham in June he won a Maiden Hurdle by close to six lengths and then over three miles at Perth last time out finished a narrow second on chase debut.

Dropping down to 2m4f is just what he needs and now having that experience over fences he should go close today.

Form: 03512View

Date	Course	Distance	Type	Weight	Position
05/05/22	WOR	20	Gd	11-6	7
21/04/22	PER	20	GS	10-7	7
18/03/22	DON	20.5	GS	10-11	5
28/01/22	DON	19	Gd	11-5	3
03/01/22	MUS	20.5	Sft	11-5	PU

Perth 15:15

Uncle Henry

Jordan Gainford

Gordon Elliott

Age: 7

Weight: 12-2

OR: 122

Days: 52

The final runner for the Irishman is Uncle Henry who like his stablemate sits at the top of the market for the handicap hurdle event.

The seven year old looks a tricky character to get round having fell on his last two starts but last time out he was travelling extremely well before coming down and with a safe round of jumping he should be up there.

Form: 087FFView